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# Every rookie to drive in FP1 in F1 2026
- URL: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/every-rookie-to-drive-in-fp1-in-f1-2026/
- Published: 2026-09-01T13:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-03T16:35:35.000Z
- Description: All the FP1 rookie drivers in 2026 so far
- Author: The Race Team
- Tags: Formula 1

All 11 Formula 1 teams are obliged to run a 'rookie' driver in each of their cars twice during the 2026 season - meaning four outings are required in total. 

Rookies are defined by the regulation as any driver who has completed no more than one grand prix.

Arvid Lindblad's rookie status means Racing Bulls had already satisfied the requirement on his side of the garage by round two in China.

Below you'll find a list of all the FP1 rookies to have driven so far this season. 

## 2026 FP1 rookie runs 

**McLaren (2)**   
Leonardo Fornaroli: Barcelona, Hungary 

**Mercedes (2)**  
Frederik Vesti: Barcelona, Hungary 

**Red Bull (2)**   
Ayumu Iwasa: Barcelona, Italy

**Ferrari (2)**  
Dino Beganovic: Barcelona, Austria

**Williams (2\*)**   
Luke Browning: Austria, Italy

\*Barcelona attempted but Browning didn't manage to participate due to a car problem

**Racing Bulls (3)**   
Arvid Lindblad: Australia, China   
Ayumu Iwasa: Austria

**Aston Martin (3)**  
Jak Crawford: Japan, Austria, Belgium

**Haas (2)**   
Ryo Hirakawa: Austria, Hungary 

**Audi (2)**  
Paul Aron: Barcelona, Austria 

**Alpine (2)**   
Paul Aron: Hungary, Italy

**Cadillac (3)**   
Colton Herta: Barcelona, Hungary, Italy